A Degree That Fits Your Goals

What inspires students to pursue a degree in psychology?

Often it is their desire to understand what makes people "tick" and to make a positive difference in the world. At Florida Tech’s School of Psychology, students start having that impact even while pursuing their studies.

Through class discussions of case studies, involvement in research studies on perplexing human behavior, or applied work at the numerous internship sites in the area, students gain the knowledge and the analytic and interpersonal skills needed to understand and work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

Students also learn from faculty who are making a difference in the world through their meaningful research, professional services and community activities. Faculty members model and involve students in this work and serve as supportive and challenging mentors.

B.S. or B.A. in Psychology - What's the Difference?

Two distinct degree programs are offered in psychology, the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and the Bachelor of Science (B.S.).

The B.A. in psychology is designed for students whose interests are primarily in the social sciences and humanities and is oriented to the liberal arts, including elements such as foreign language courses.

The B.S. in psychology is designed for students oriented toward the natural sciences and mathematics, incorporating courses in areas such as lab sciences and calculus.

Concentrations

Choose from four degree concentrations. Each provides depth within a subdiscipline of psychology.

• Animal Learning and Behavior
  Gain specialized knowledge and skills in animal learning and training as you explore biological bases of behavior, principles of training and species-typical learning, culminating in an internship related to animal training, husbandry or public education.
• Applied Social Psychology
  Study social psychology principles and methods to solve practical problems in industry and society. Ideal for graduate school preparation and those interested in sociology, social work, child advocacy, business, industrial organizational psychology, law/criminal justice or public policy.
• Clinical/Counseling Psychology
  Prepare for advanced postgraduate study in clinical, counseling or school psychology, or lay the groundwork for a rewarding career in mental health or social services. Our program emphasizes the comprehensive assessment and effective treatment of a wide range of mental and emotional disorders. This includes focused study on disorders of adjustment and substance abuse.
• Cognitive and Neuropsychology
  Explore cognitive, brain, and neural functions and processes underlying animal and human behavior and prepare for graduate programs in experimental psychology, cognitive psychology, neuroscience, cognitive neuropsychology and clinical neuropsychology. 

Bachelor's in Forensic Psychology

The B.A. degree in forensic psychology will provide a knowledge base in the law and legal psychology, clinical practice in a forensic arena, criminal justice procedures, in addition to a foundation in social and experimental science based psychology courses. Learn more about forensic psychology.